Job Description

Join a thriving live music and events venue in the heart of Bath!

Bath Forum is one of the South West's most loved live entertainment venues, with a proud history and a lively programme of music, comedy and events. We're looking for a friendly, proactive Event Assistant to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the venue, working closely with the Senior Event Manager and wider team to help deliver great shows and positive experiences for artists, promoters and audiences alike.

1. Working Hours / Salary

Part Time, Fixed Term Contract for 6 months from 1 February 2026

(with ability to extend)*

16,686 pro rata

(full-time equivalent 27,810), for

22.5 hours per week

. Days flexible depending upon show requirements. Will include Saturday's and evenings. Occasional Bank Holiday and Sunday working may be necessary, in agreement with your Line Manager. Your hours will be worked out by your Line Manager and will vary from week to week Hours worked over your contract sit outside of this contract and will normally be paid as casual hours, as agreed with your Line Manager. The job requires the candidate to be at the venue in Bath.

2. Summary of Position

To work with the Senior Event Manager to deliver events and support commercial operations of Bath Forum

3. Key Tasks

To support the general commercial operations of Bath Forum Ltd To assist the Senior Event Manager in the overall delivery of events To work with the Senior Event Manager in the effective operations of bar provision
- Stock levels
- Support the Venue Manager on bar efficiency

To support the Senior Event Manager in the filling of the casual staff rota for events To act as Event Duty Manager at events with responsibilities to include:
- Briefing of Staff
- Being point of contact for the Promoter/Tour Rep
- Manage and resolve any customer issues and queries
- Safely open and close event areas
- Liaise with security, medical and cleaning contractors
- Evacuation and emergency procedures
- To cash up and perform reconciliations at the end of an event for Bar and Merchandise Tills

Deliver event activity in line with venue standard operating procedures, within agreed licensing conditions and health and safety standards providing an excellent customer / client experience To assist in the general upkeep, tidiness and maintenance of the building with specific responsibility to be agreed but to include:
- All bar areas
- The Ballroom Kitchen
- All commercial catering and bar storage areas

To perform the duties of a Forum keyholder as requested Provide excellent customer service to all users of the building, acting as the point of contact for an event on the day of a show.

4. Responsible To

Senior Event Manager

5. Working With

Forum Casual Staff Finance Manager and Team Box Office Forum Clients All organisation staff Members of the public and visitors

6. Other Tasks

Maintain good order of PC, word-processing and computer tasks and management Attend office meetings when possible Ensuring, with the Premises Manager and all staff that we work sustainably and strive to reduce energy consumption throughout the building Carry out any such tasks in keeping with the nature of the job as shall from time to time be determined by the Senior Management Team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIALS

GCSE Maths and English at level 4-9 / C or above or equivalentwith ability to present information clearly Experience of working in a venue, events business or licensed premises, managing front of house areas. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of working in a role that demonstrates a high level of customer service Ability to work proactively on own initiative Team player Flexible and adaptable approach Calm under pressure - able to deal with changing requirements on the day Ability to exercise appropriate situational judgement Good understanding of health and safety processes and procedures Good working knowledge of Office 365 Physically capable of fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of the post which may include standing for long periods of time Available to work weekends, bank holidays and anti-social hours

DESIRABLES

Degree in Event Management or relevant qualification First Aid Trained Experience of working as an operations or event manager within a venue preferably with a capacity of over 1,000 with duty management responsibilities Awareness Bath Forum's event programme Knowledge of and interest in music

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing Date

Friday 9 January 2026

Interviews

w/c Monday 19 January 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a Covering Letter and CV to staffing@bathforum.co.uk

Please note, this job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. All records will be held for a period of three months after which time they will be disposed of unless there is a specific request from the applicant to store the details. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Bath Forum Ltd is owned by Bath Christian Trust (a charity registered by guarantee, registered charity number 1085602) and managed by Bath Forum Limited, a private limited company registration number 8434485

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 16,686.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath BA1 1UG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Events: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person